Question

How do I do x/3-x/9=6 Pls solve with steps

Answer 1

27

Explanation:

Hello,

do you agree that

`(1)/(3)-(1)/(9)=(3-1)/(9)=(2)/(9)` ?

Then,

we can simplify as below and multiply by 9 both sides and divide by 2

`(x)/(3)-(x)/(9)=(2x)/(9)=6\\\\<=> 2x = 54\\\\<=> x = 54/2= 27`

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